Since Ramadan contains both perceptible and hidden blessings, it is also called the “Blessed Month”. During Ramadan, the sustenance of the believers is naturally blessed, and the reward for every good deed is multiplied seventy (70) times or even more. This Hadith teaches us that rejoicing at the arrival of Ramadan and congratulating others is a Sunnah. Furthermore, that which brings joy upon its arrival should also bring sorrow upon its departure. This is why many Muslims are sorrowful and tearful on JumuꜤat al-WadāꜤ (the final Friday of Ramadan), and orators deliver farewell sermons so that Muslims may value the remaining moments and strive harder in virtuous deeds. The source of all this is this very Hadith.^[1]

Dear Islamic brothers! اَلْـحَمْـدُ لـِلّٰـه Within the religious environment of Dawat-e-Islami, the month of forgiveness and mercy is welcomed with great joy and enthusiasm. When the month departs, it is bid farewell with tearful eyes.

صَلُّوۡا عَلَى الۡحَبِيۡب                          صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلٰى مُحَمَّد

The Forgiveness of Sixty Thousand People Every Night

Sayyidunā ꜤAbdullāh b. MasꜤūd رَضِىَ اللّٰهُ عَـنْهُ narrates that the beloved Prophet صَلَّى الـلّٰـهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم said:

Every night of Ramadan, until dawn, a caller proclaims in the heavens: “O seeker of goodness! Complete it (i.e., advance further in obedience to Allah) and rejoice! O evildoer! Refrain from evil and take heed! Is there anyone seeking forgiveness, so that his request may be fulfilled? Is there anyone who repents, so that his repentance may be accepted? Is there anyone who